![]() ![]() It can hold 1.6 billion gallons of recycled water and spans more than 3,000 feet in length, the video said. The video dedication covered the history of the reservoir site, which was previously used for sand mining and is said to be the largest recycled water reservoir “of its type” in Southern California. Water will be saved during the winter months for use during the summer, when “the demand for recycled water is at its highest,” Olson said. Construction crews worked on the dam throughout 2020. ![]() The project has been under construction this year and was reportedly not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The reservoir will allow SMWD to maximize recycled water use and brings them closer to their goal of zero discharges into the ocean, Olson said. “As a board, we accepted the challenge of our time to ensure our water supplies are resilient and guarantee we are excellent stewards of our imported water supply.” “Two and a half years ago when we broke ground on this facility, we knew we were making an investment in water reliability for the future of South Orange County,” Olson said. The Santa Margarita Water District gave a tour of the Trampas Canyon Water Reservoir and Dam on Saturday, Nov. The Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir is on land acquired from Rancho Mission Viejo, south of Ortega Highway. SMWD held a virtual ceremony celebrating the dam, which has been constructed in South Orange County and will store recycled water. By Collin Breaux | Email: | Twitter: Margarita Water District (SMWD) President Betty Olson welcomed people to the official grand opening of the Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir on Friday, Oct.
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